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Panagia Marina Lighthouse

QPJ3+9R Thasos, Greece

Name and Location

The Panagia Marina Lighthouse is located on the island of Thasos, Greece.

Construction and History

The exact date of Panagia Marina's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the Ottoman era (1299-1922). The lighthouse has played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of mariners traversing the Aegean Sea for centuries.

Architecture and Materials

Panagia Marina stands at a height of 7 meters (23 feet), with no information available on its architectural style or materials used.

Light and Navigation

The Panagia Marina Lighthouse emits a signal every 3 seconds, visible for a range of approximately 3 nautical miles. The light is characterized as Fl (fixed light) and has a colour of red.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility and visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated on a rocky outcropping, providing a commanding view of the surrounding waters.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore related to Panagia Marina Lighthouse are available.

Technical and Operational Details

  • Character: Fl (fixed light)
  • Colour: Red
  • Height: 7 meters (23 feet)
  • Period: 3 seconds (every 3 seconds)
  • Range: approximately 3 nautical miles
  • Reference: E 4547.93
  • Sequence: 0.3+(2.7)

Further Information

No further information available.

Details

NamePanagia Marina Lighthouse
City
CountryGreece
Coordinates40.7809581, 24.7045917
Historic significancecenturies
Construction material
Focal height7
Tower height7
Landscape typeisland
View descriptionrocky outcropping, commanding view of the surrounding waters
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range3